# iWebTools 2 vs php$

The clearest difference is review sentiment: php$ at 88% against iWebTools 2's 50%. php$ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). iWebTools 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

iWebTools 2 costs $3.99 and php$ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iWebTools 2 ships an update monthly, php$ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWebTools 2 | php$ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#130** |
| Size | 16 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wesley de Groot](https://appshunter.io/developer/602359900) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### iWebTools 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwebtools-2/id642432354)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application provides essential tools for web developers to inspect and debug websites. It offers features for checking website status, validating code, and viewing site structure, along with handy utilities for code conversion and encoding.

**Highlights:** Website status checker, HTML/CSS validation, DOM tree viewer, HTTP header inspection, DNS record lookup, Crontab syntax converter, JSON beautifier

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### php$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS application. It offers code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning resources. Customize your coding environment and share your work via email or social media.

**Highlights:** Autocompletion and auto-indent, Code coloring and font customization, Built-in browser for learning materials, Save, modify, and delete code files, Support for various file types, Customizable interface and background, Generate QR codes for sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWebTools 2 free?

iWebTools 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is php$ free?

php$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iWebTools 2 or php$ have ads?

Neither iWebTools 2 nor php$ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWebTools 2 or php$?

iWebTools 2 ships an update monthly, and php$ every 5 months. Most recently, iWebTools 2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and php$ on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iWebTools 2 or php$?

iWebTools 2 currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and php$ at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*